Change what is on record, properly.
Articles of Amendment update the public state record when your business name, registered agent, address, members, managers, or structure changes. Articles of Dissolution officially close an entity. We prepare and file both in any state, with the right form for your entity type.
State fees and processing time
Amendment fees range from $20 in Tennessee to $200 in Pennsylvania. Dissolution fees are similar. We pass through state fees at cost. Pick a state to see typical pricing for this filing.
Amendments & Dissolution, explained plainly.
Every LLC and corporation has details on file with its home state: the entity name, the Registered Agent, the principal office address, sometimes the names of members or directors. The state expects this information to stay current. When something changes, a filing called Articles of Amendment (or in some states, Certificate of Amendment) updates the record.
Articles of Dissolution are the opposite: a filing that officially closes the entity with the state. Until dissolution is filed, the state keeps charging you franchise taxes and annual report fees. The IRS also expects continued returns. Filing dissolution stops both clocks and gives creditors notice that the entity is winding down.
For amendments, the most common filings are: changing the entity name; changing the Registered Agent (especially if you change RA providers); changing the principal office address; adding or removing members or managers; converting between entity types (LLC to Corp, vice versa); and changing the purpose statement. Each is a different form in most states. We file the right one for your specific change.
Common situations that need this filing.
A clean handoff, in four steps.
You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.
A name that's actually available.
Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.
Filed with the Secretary of State.
We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.
EIN + the right tax setup.
Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.
Registered Agent + deadline tracking.
Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.
Four steps. We handle everything else.
How we compare.
| LegalZoom | ZenBusiness | Bizee | File.Business | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment service fee | $129 | $149 | $99 | $99 |
| Dissolution service fee | $$$ | $$$ | $$ | $199 |
| Multi-state sync | extra | no | limited | included |
| IRS 8822-B | no | no | paid | included |
| Document vault | no | no | limited | yes |
Based on publicly listed pricing and feature pages as of 2026. Competitor names are trademarks of their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between amendment and dissolution?
Do I need an amendment to change my Registered Agent?
Can I file an amendment myself?
What if I am foreign-qualified in other states?
How long does an amendment take?
Do I need to notify the IRS of changes?
What if I want to close my business?
How much does dissolution cost?
Will dissolving affect my personal liability?
Start your filing in about 5 minutes.
Tell us a few details. We file at the right office. You receive the stamped certificate in your dashboard.
Recommended add-ons
Most customers add these to keep their business compliant year-round.
Final Annual Report / Back Filing
RequiredStates require a final report before dissolution closes the books.
Registered Agent (transition)
Keep RA active through dissolution and IRS final tax wrap-up.
IRS Final Returns Filing
RecommendedWe coordinate Form 966, Form 1120/1065 final, and payroll wrap-up.